mystic
英['mɪstɪk]
美
- adj. 神秘的；神秘主义的
- n. 神秘主义者
词态变化
复数: mystics;
助记提示
1. myst- (谐音“秘事的、密事的”) + -ic => mystic.
2. mist <===> mystic.
中文词源
mystic 潜修者，神秘主义者
来自mystery,神秘，-ic,形容词后缀。即神秘的，后用以指神秘的人，神秘主义者。
英文词源
- mystic (adj.)
- late 14c., "spiritually allegorical, pertaining to mysteries of faith," from Old French mistique "mysterious, full of mystery" (14c.), or directly from Latin mysticus "mystical, mystic, of secret rites" (source also of Italian mistico, Spanish mistico), from Greek mystikos "secret, mystic, connected with the mysteries," from mystes "one who has been initiated" (see mystery (n.1)). Meaning "pertaining to occult practices or ancient religions" first recorded 1610s.
- mystic (n.)
- "exponent of mystical theology," 1670s, from mystic (adj.). In Middle English, the noun meant "symbolic meaning, interpretation" (early 14c.).
- Mystic
- place name in Connecticut, U.S., deformed from Algonquian missituk "great tidal river," from missi "large" + -tuk "tidal river."
双语例句
- 1. I have a little book here by a lady called Mystic Meg.
- 我手里有本小书，是一个叫“神秘梅格”的女士写的。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He is interested in mystic rites and ceremonies.
- 他对神秘的仪式感兴趣.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. The old lady is a mystic.
- 这个老妇人是一个神秘主义者.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. In the heart of the Anatolian steppe, dervishes still whirl on festive occasions in mystic union with God.
- 在安纳托利亚大草原的深处，与真主神秘会合的庆祝场合，仍然会有托钵僧旋转起舞的身影。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. The mystic token alighted on the hither verge of the stream.
- 那神秘的标志落在离小溪不远的地方.
来自英汉文学 - 红字